Electrical connector having a piston-contact element

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Duverne, J. F. (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Including arc suppressing or extinguishing means

C029S602100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077672

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector, such as a bushing insert, includes a housing with an inner bore, opposite ends. One end has an opening providing access to the inner bore. A piston-contact element is movable between first and second axially spaced positions within the inner bore. During fault closure or short circuit conditions, the piston-contact element accelerates connection with a male contact of an electrical connector, such as a cable connector, thereby inhibiting the formation of flashover or electrical arc.

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